The Journal of Health and Healing

Fiesta Garbanzo Stew

This tasty stew is an enjoyable way of vegetables and plant-protein! Garbanzos (chickpeas) provide protein and soluble and insoluble fiber. Since they score low on the glycemic index, they are ideal for individuals who have diabetes or prediabetes. Garbanzos are a good source of the…

Vegetarian Meatballs

This delightful and easy-to-make recipe can make either "meatballs" or oat burgers. Ingredients: 4 cup water 1/2 cup unfermented soy sauce or Braggs Amino Acids* 1/3 cup cold-pressed oil 1 cup pecan meal or other nut meal 1/4 cup yeast flakes 2 teaspoons garlic powder…

Three Bean Salad

Legumes are rich in soluble fiber and diabetic-friendly because they have a low glycemic index. This recipe is easy to make and tasty. When purchasing legumes, avoid the brands with unusual additives. Ingredients 1 (14.5) can green beans, drained 1 (25 oz) can garbanzo beans,…

Cashew Rice Casserole

Vegan Lentil Loaf

Lentils are rich in proteins, essential amino acids, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals. Because they score low on the glycemic index, their consumption is beneficial for individuals with diabetes.  Studies have linked lentil consumption to reduced incidence of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases. Lentil…

Peanut “Meat”

Peanuts are rich in protein and soluble fiber, folate, niacin, magnesium, selenium, arginine, and α-tocopherol. They contain the monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic fatty acid. Additionally, peanuts contain phytochemicals such as polyphenols and phytosterols, that help to protect against cardiovascular disease. Because peanuts contain monounsaturated  fats,…

Corn Oat Muffins

Enjoy this sugar-free recipe! Ingredients 1 tablespoon of yeast  dissolved in 1/4 cup of warm water 2 c cornmeal 1 cup wheat flour 1 cup organic quick oats 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce 2 cups hot water Directions: Mix dry ingredients together.…

Tofu Rice Croquettes

Tofu is a complete protein, low in calories and low on the glycemic index. High in calcium and a good source of selenium, tofu supports bone health. Tofu is high in protein and contains all the essential amino acids your body needs. Additionally, it has good amounts of magnesium…

Pineapple Tofu Pudding

This delicious pudding is only fruit sweetened and is free of dairy and eggs. Vegan. If you skip the granola crumbs, it is gluten free. Ingredients: 1¼-1½ c pineapple juice 1 c hot, cooked millet 2 tbsp cashews 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 tsp salt ¾…

My Wake-Up Call

Have you ever experience a medical wake-up call?  Sometimes these calls can be opportunities for progress. Here Luesette Howell shares her life changing wake up call. “Wake-up calls:” events that cause us to “take notice.” Some go unheeded; but ignoring wake up calls when it…